^ I think i am hearing some slight changes, i can max out on the volume on my ipods nano without feeling my ears are getting blown out. The bass is a bit less boomy and is tighter which allows the highs and mids to shine more. BUT the highs are still pretty meh with lil' to no sparkle.

There is hope but i ain't gonne lie to myself and expect miracles.

That's a start ! ...but those separate mids and highs carbon nanotube drivers need more working to loosen them up, blast tracks with lots of fast vocals and treble instruments.

I ain't gonna lie either ! ...just so you don't set yourself up for a disappointment, they're not gonna miraculously turn into the end-game iems for you after the extra burning.

The mids on mine are now pretty close to the ckn70's, only lacking slightly in refinement, sub bass are a notch over the ckn70, treble are sometimes at the level of the ckn70 and sometimes missing depending on the source (an amp makes a huge differences here).

I will not deny my bias for the ckn70 here, but even they are far from being my end-game phones.

They will however show improvement in the bass, mids and highs such that the overall sound is more engaging compared to previously.

What is going on here? Are you having sex with your IEMs? None of mine seem capable of that.

Oh really yours don't??? I am sorry for you then.

LoL Alberto just killed the joke with his bluntness.

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Originally Posted by Ghostfit

That's a start ! ...but those separate mids and highs carbon nanotube drivers need more working to loosen them up, blast tracks with lots of fast vocals and treble instruments.

I ain't gonna lie either ! ...just so you don't set yourself up for a disappointment, they're not gonna miraculously turn into the end-game iems for you after the extra burning.

The mids on mine are now pretty close to the ckn70's, only lacking slightly in refinement, sub bass are a notch over the ckn70, treble are sometimes at the level of the ckn70 and sometimes missing depending on the source (an amp makes a huge differences here).

I will not deny my bias for the ckn70 here, but even they are far from being my end-game phones.

They will however show improvement in the bass, mids and highs such that the overall sound is more engaging compared to previously.

^ Yeah it's getting more coherent and immersive now, since the music doesn't sound like it is blasting my eardrums off with them woofers!!!

I can hear the potential now, but i also understand that they are not gonna sound like the CKN70s anytime soon. haha

And yeppp you were right that the stock tips sounds the best on these, the mids is more forward and the overall sound is more cohesive with better instrument separation and spacing.

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Originally Posted by waynes world

Oh, he knows what his end-game iems are.... he just can't admit it yet

Ehhh i thought i made it painfully care that those cheapo chinese lookin' gr07 BEs is now my top iem and that they are end game material for me. Guess someone didn't read carefully.

Yeah man you're RIGHT about EVERYTHING, those gr07 BEs are crazy nice and i like them better than the FXZ200s and the CKN70s you happy now.

Just want to say that I really appreciate the time Dsnuts, Eric and Ghostfit had took to answer to my pm and have placed an order for the CKN70. Not forgetting all the folks here who have put up their thoughts and experiences which is very helpful to me and maybe some others in making a decision.

I'm actually also looking forward to get the JVC FRD80Z and hoping to find out if they are the same as the FXD80 but with a inline mic control right on the Y joint of the cable. Wonders if anyone owns one and could let me know if the mic control will have an impact on the SQ.

Lastly, my wife have lay claim to my CKS90Ltd thus I'm also curious how it compares to the CKS1000.

Thanks in advance and looks forward to your thoughts.Edited by Leo888 - 4/19/13 at 2:46am